Albania–Croatia relations
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The foreign relations between Albania and Croatia are bound together by shared history, neighboring geography and common political ideologies. Both states established diplomatic relations in 1992, following the dissolution of Yugoslavia and the independence of Croatia. They have historically shared a special relationship due to their convergent nation-building efforts. Modern relations are warm and friendly.[1][2]
Albania |
Croatia |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Albania, Zagreb | Embassy of Croatia, Tirana |
Albania was one of the first nations to recognize Croatia as a sovereign state, with bilateral involvement the Croatian War of Independence.[3] They remain close military allies sharing membership in NATO. Albania is an official candidate for accession to the European Union (EU), a move strongly supported by Croatia.[4] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and Union for the Mediterranean.
Albanians in Croatia are protected under the Croatian Constitution and are thusly entitled their own permanent seat in the Croatian Parliament. According to the 2011 census, 17,513 people of Albanian descent were living in Croatia. Albania has an embassy in Zagreb and an honorary consulate in Dubrovnik while Croatia has an embassy in Tirana.